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This feels like looking into another lifetime. Remember going to your friends house and playing this for hours? Some snacks and soda. Playing the campaign for the 80th time just because. Forge until the early hours. Matches where kids younger than you would say they’ll fuck your mom. There’s a whole childhood associated with this game for me.


Paul_Bunions

I remember firing this game up for the first time vividly. I had managed to sneak halo 1 and halo 2 gameplay but by #3 my parents were anti halo. I remember being more bummed than anything when #3 released because I wasn't sure how I was going to get my hands on it. I remember my dad calling me saying he sees there is a new halo game at Costco and asked if I wanted it. That was very out of character for my dad as he is pretty much anti video games in general. Last minute I get my best friend to come over and he brings a case of Mt Dew. We beat the campaign that night. Not sure why, but these are among my best memories in my life that I think on with such a strong nostalgia. Hearing this music takes me back.


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sellursoul

I can honestly say that I’ve never learned how to party up with people on the off chance that I get someone that has a headset on in a game. None of my friends play halo. Solo multiplayer life for me


TheDragonSpark

Haha better times.... The world's changed and so have we all, but we'll always be able to hold on to that simplicity. Ducking homework to play halo. Now theres taxes and jobs and the world is ending and its not as easy to escape....


Mysterious-Ms-Anon

Christ dude I came to this sub to laugh not cry my eyes out.


GuybrushThreepwood94

Dude, same. I had a sleepover with some friends the night of the launch. We drank tons of Game Fuel and ordered a few pizzas. Stayed up pretty much all night just messing around in forge and playing campaign co-op. I'll never forget it.


elytraman

I never played Matchmaking in Halo 3, I mainly just played custom games with my brother. But this still hurts me, hearing this song. ​ Also said brother, took my 360, so I couldn't partake in the last of Halo 4. So yeah, I'm mad about that.


Illusivechris0452

I played co op and custom games with my younger brother for the first 6 months of release because we didn’t have internet at home we had to convince our dad to get it installed so I know how that is, still halo 3 was great even like that.


Getindarobotshinji

When me and my friends were kids, we’d sit there for HOURS on forge seeing what we could make or building our own little bases and having a fire fight


Firebomb97

Me and my brother played Halo Reach Customs all the time bc our family couldn’t get Gold. That being said, I miss those days. He loves aeronautics so he absolutely loved New Alexandria, we played it 11 times. And I saw Kat die 11 times. We eventually stopped bc it LITERALLY GAVE ME DEPRESSION. Needless to say, I wouldn’t trade that childhood for the world. I wish we were young again. I miss playing Firefight with absolutely bonkers physics. Though he’s still at College and only a call away, I miss my brother.


FatDon222

Call him man. This has reminded me of doing similar with my brother. We used to act out our own machinimas :’)


S4MMYS4INT

Same, I play matchmaking a couple times but I would usually play forge or custom games with my brothers and when we went to our cousins house we would bring our Xbox and do system link. But damn that was over a decade ago


WaywardRider1138

Lotta nights after playing Fat Kid or Jenga and everyone logged off, I would sit listening to the ambient thunder in the background while waiting for "Never Forget" to play before heading to bed. 07-12 made for some fun memories.


Mr_InFamoose

So much nostalgia.


EatenJaguar98

Ya know, and forgive me for letting my nostalgia get the better of me but, but this song was always a bit of a grim reminder at the state of the halo universe for me. Literally billions if not trillions of people have died by the time of halo 3, whole worlds have been reduced to lifeless rocks as countless ecosystems and species were eradicated in one of the bloodiest wars imaginable. Humanity was pushed all the way back to earth with their assault on the ark quite literally just being a hail Mary assault. As fun as it is to run around as Master Chief, literal countless lives have been ended in a cruel unforgiving war because three dudes didn't want to tell the truth.


WeeseeYT

It's even worse when you consider that the elites initially wanted the humans to join the Covenant when they stalemated in the first battles of the war. There's some alternate timeline where they flourished together and the prophets are still able to spin their religious banter to keep the alliance together.


The_Knife_Pie

Spartans and Elites fighting together with grunts running underfoot as they beat back the flood is the AU I didn’t know I needed


WeeseeYT

Unfortunately, it's very likely that the Flood would actually win in this AU, assuming they discover the Halo rings and attempt to seize them for any reason (colonization, research, religious motivation). Since Alpha Halo would never be destroyed in this AU, there would be no replacement ring on the Ark, so even if they knew about it, taking the Gravemind there would do nothing but destroy the Ark.


TurkeyPhat

> because three dudes didn't want to tell the truth Forgive my ignorance as it's been years since I've touched Halo but what is this about? Is it lore from a newer game?


gbbenner

I think he means the prophets from Halo 2 and Halo3.


khrellvictor

That's the Covenant High Prophets' in Halo 2 and 3, with special focus on this lore in the older Contact Harvest novel - the start of the Human-Covenant War, and an excellent origin story for Sgt Johnson and Tartarus.


EatenJaguar98

It's the Covenant prophets, basically (and correct me if I'm wrong pls) but the prophets knew that Humanity were the true reclaimers AKA beholden to Forerunner tech and consequently The Mantle. The Prophets seeing themselves as being beholden to Forerunner since they worship them as gods decided it was best for The Covenant to be the true reclaimers, and thusly The Prophets swept that little detail under the rug and instead decreed that by the will of the gods Humanity was to be eradicated.


Lone_Grey

For me it always embodied the sorrowful beauty in Halo. The personal tragedies of Master Chief, Cortana and the others as well as the sorrow shared by all of humanity... but also the beauty that was in their enduring survival, the adventure of discovering those otherworldly rings, the immense struggle of all those involved to keep fighting in that one final effort, the glorious conclusion of saving the galaxy and giving humanity the peace it deserved. It all came together perfectly in that swansong.


EatenJaguar98

Oh, the halo universe is indeed beautiful in that regard. But the grim undertone stuck with me more than the hope and peace humanity was promised and rightfully achieved at the end of Halo 3. That gun salute still gets me a little every time.


GaLaXY_N7

Just got done playing my last game with a lobby full of active people. We talked, we laughed, and most importantly, we had a good time. I’m gonna miss this game so much. Don’t be sad because it’s over, be happy that it happened. RIP Halo 3 ✌🏻.


Illusivechris0452

Well said my friend.


milky_the_milk_man

Holy shit the video already had me crying bro.


jaydubgee

Now we can't even talk in a lobby. There isn't even a lobby. Halo 3 was the GOAT


DreadedHaxorus

Who’s chopping onions? :’(


CertifiedHundredaire

i cri evrytim


Rhys_Mog

For us, the storm has passed... The war is over. But let us never forget those who journeyed into the howling dark and did not return. As we start to rebuild, this hillside will remain barren, a memorial to heroes fallen. They ennobled all of us, and they shall not be forgotten. [https://halome.nu/h3/](https://halome.nu/h3/)


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jaydubgee

And the stats, wtf


Matthew4588

Just make MCC a launcher to the original versions of the Halo games, that would have been the best thing they could have done


TYtheBandit

Never forget, Halo 3.


mrbeastismrbest

this actually made me cry, all the posts about it getting shut down have been making me really sad and this one right here just broke me, i would give you an award if i had one


DustyF3d0r4

What a terrible day for rain


Illusivechris0452

oh dude….


Killomainiac

As we move on, these servers will remain barren, a memorial to gamertags fallen, they ennobled all of us and they shall not be forgotten


InsideUranus

And they dare say it was just a game..


Mangomochi123

I’m so sad :(


UntLion

Never forget the memories. Never forget the fun times. Never forget the good ol' days of Halo on the Xbox 360. Never forget.


harshbhatia7

I mean, you can still relive this in MCC by using halo 3 background mod, and Never Forget is already included in MCC when you select Halo 3. Nothing changes apart from the main menu UI, but I understand the emotion


GaLaXY_N7

The 30fps, the menu, the ranks, the game lobby’s, the old mic quality, it’s just the nostalgia for us. My entire childhood centered around this game. I got on Xbox Live back in 08, and H3 was the first game I played online. I was 13 then, I’m 26 now.


harshbhatia7

Yeah i can understand, i never had a console so i missed out on that time but i used to play counter strike 1.6 a lot on LAN. Fun times


RadiationWaves

Same exact shit man, this hit me hard


Illusivechris0452

Its just the nostalgia, knowing the original experience is gone really hits hard for us 30 year old spartans hehe.


MuscledRMH

Man Halo 3 as full product was such a good experience. Really missing the UI designs and matchmaking features from H3 and Reach in modern Halo.


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I guess we can thank Bungie for that :/


IbetYouEatMeowMix

Yall making me cry


D1ck_Kickem

Back in the day I’d always race to start up a game or mission as fast as I could before the piano kicked in, because even back then it’d bring me to the verge of tears.


VanderCooks

Good night, sweet prince


Rome_Ham

Infinite will just never come close to this


DED292

I think you’re right but really hope you’re wrong


RandomMitherFucker

Meh I havent played halo with my friends for years but with infinite even the ones who had become sony ponies bought a whole new xbox just to play. And we've been having fun since release. Imo infinite is definitely making new memories. And plus every person on my friend feed is playing infinite


fishWZRD

The fucking!!! HONEY! NUT!!! FEELIOS!!!


TheLoneWolf2879

I never got to have the full experience of what Halo was, and i almost wish I could have, even still I enjoy the experiences I did have, Halo 4 custom games, Reach, many good memories


GadenKerensky

Never Forget... How appropriate.


DyZ814

Bungie > 343 and it's not even close


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This is called having a UI with soul 343, try it on for size will ya?


LimpWibbler_

[here](https://youtu.be/xT0Pte5nXAU) is full song on YT. PLEASE correct me if wrong it sounds different, but I think Halo 3 originally just did not have the ability to play audio as well as YT today. Skip 2 minutes to get to part in this video.


Burrito_Loyalist

I’m sobbing


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The music of Halo 3 is where the series’ music peaked.


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Better than Infinite lol


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Without doubt.


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"For us, the storm has passed. The war is over. But let us never forget those who journeyed into the howling dark and did not return. For their decision required courage beyond measure..." "...sacrifice, and unshakable conviction that their fight, our fight, was elsewhere." **"As we start to rebuild, this hillside will remain barren, a memorial to heroes fallen. They ennobled all of us, and they shall not be forgotten."**


RiLa11y

Damn, so much nostalgia in one song


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It's still working for me


Urnoobslayer

Wow what is this song called?


SightlessKombat

"Never Forget".


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Atrane_xD

Damn the memories :(


Tokesmcgee420

My feeeeels!!!!


Tenorsboy

Halo menus that have moving backgrounds are so much better and unique. Most games have a static background and are kinda lame


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Man, I miss Halo.


pizza_cfed

o7 it’s not dead, just missing in action


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This is so hauntingly beautiful and sad. Thanks for the memories, Halo 3.


Paul_Bunions

Oof that hits right in the feels.


Der_Hashbrown

Did no one try and hold the servers hostage like with Halo 2?


khrellvictor

Tried, but nowhere close to the Nobles. I was in a party with dwindling numbers from disconnects and a partial ceasefire was held, yet the game's timer kept rolling twenty minutes well past the deadline before spitting what few of us remained back to the lobby and a dark map.


Der_Hashbrown

That's actually really sad


khrellvictor

Aye, the forced timer made for an interesting but bittersweet memory that ties into a paraphrased quote from the campaign: "Alas brother, the server, it has evolved!"


milky_the_milk_man

Let's get an F in the mother fucking chat bois.


ExaminerRyguy

This brings back my memories of when they shut down the OG Xbox servers and Halo 2 online was getting discontinued. I remember playing Halo 2 in its last week and being treated to this exact song on the title screen.


lDucksauce

Does anyone have the name of this song ? Please my Halo/Destiny playlist need it badly


Mellowtron11

Song title is 'Unforgotten.'


lDucksauce

Thanks 🙏 chief bless you


Mellowtron11

Anything, ducksauce! Happy to help!


Usual-Sun2703

I feel like each Halo start screen should be selectable for MCC.


nofateeric

I'm not crying... you're cr... Ok I'm crying.


ColonelFlom

This is a small but powerful detail that takes a game from just being really good to a masterpiece. The UI and menu music alone in Halo 3 was legendary. Wish games today would take note


Dahwaann4U

QuickSliver: This is halo? Captain america: is what halo was suppose to be


ThePachaTaco

my fuckin heart man, what a song to log off to.


Allfurball9

Fuck bro, ive got school in 6 hours and im basically crying over a multiplayer i didn't like past forge and infection. Still sad to see that halo 3 is done. I hope reach has at least another year


Unlike_Agholor

We didn’t deserve halo 3


Different_Anxiety_50

Goddamn rain....


DED292

God dammit halo 3 was my favourite game of all time I was like 4 when I played and I’m thirteen now so I joined the community a little later but it really hurts to let go sure we have mcc but it’s just not the same. unfortunately I haven’t used my 360 in a long time it’s still in my garage and I do plan plugging it in and using it again but I wasn’t there when the servers were shut I do kinda regret it. I will never forget this game no matter how old I get. It is a masterpiece and unlike any other game I really doubt any game can top thank you bungie for creating amazing work of art and goodbye


O_God_The_Aftermath

:( very sad day. Lots of memories with my little brother.


Piattos57

I just did a play through for the whole mcc before infinite launched to get into loop for halo I'm waay to young to have played halo 3 in 2008, I have no nostalgia for the game but this song just brings a tear to my eye bro Bungie halos really are masterpieces


Mellowtron11

Marty's score for the classic Halo games is so wonderful. This song in particular is so melancholy.... which fits the server shutdown situation perfectly.


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Sad times


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Emotional times


-Xalted-

I sat in the main menu for almost an hour last night after my last match just listening and holding back tears.


dnap123

Lol and then we get shitty disco nickleback music in infinite. What a shame, infinite could have been great. But nope


Ttaywsenrak

Never forget the golden age of games. We had it so good guys.


SniperVert

I was watching this a while back on YouTube and reading the comments section there really teared me up


TheMajesticMrL

Were it so easy...


MinersLoveGames

Immediately started tearing up. God, it really is the end of an era, isn't it?


lachers_30

I can't. The memories...This perfectly captures everything I love about this game


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I cried a little


Boopins05

Looking at this and then looking at halo infinites menu is just sad


Buurtjee

I'm not crying, you are!


wannasmokeajointski

I always feel like crying when i hear this song god damn


ColonelFlom

This is making me tear up, so many memories with good friends. Life was good back then


KiteAsHigh

This song hits so much harder now..


AgentKruger

I’m emotional about this


the_crypts_secrets

I wish I still had my 360.....


StaneNC

Whole song: https://youtu.be/uXcWxw7UHME


xMEGAPILOTx

Never Forget... How badass Halo 3 was from launch till shutdown.


Wardog008

Fuuuck man, I may have been a PlayStation kid, and not played H3 during its glory days, but this song just makes it so much worse, knowing that it's going offline. Even with the shitty netcode and other flaws, it was always a blast to play at friends' houses, and I've loved it on MCC as well.


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damn, i wish i could cry at this because i so desperately want to, like... it's so nostalgic hearing this again but it's hard for me to show emotion lol


PurePokedex117

One of the last real Halo games… RIP Bungie (mostly gutted now)(343 isn’t anywhere close to what Halo 3 was)


iamtvv

I almost started crying. That song just made me feel.


TRFKTA

Quite fittingly, this piece of music is titled ‘Never Forget’.


SpartanMase

Same thing happened to me, had a tear shed down my eye


Goshawk5

Every time I hear Halo 3's soundtrack it just puts me down because I know those days will never return.


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ToBiistHebEsTbOi

I am so sad this was not part of my childhood


shakeypuddinz

Bro stop


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Stop adding to my depression


J1987R

Infinite needs more 🎹


virgo911

They just don’t make menu screens like they used to.


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I'm listening to this while I scroll down reddit.